Hello – I am making a fleece jacket that uses a separating zipper. Unfortunately, the zipper size recommended is too short, probably because I was using thick fleece and it enlarged when I was cutting the pattern out. So I had to buy a larger size that is too large. The zipper has nylon teeth. I know how to shorten a regular zipper, but I need to shorten this from the top because it is separating. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Thanks.
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When you stitch the zipper onto the fabric pieces, you'll begin at the bottom edge of the zipper tape. The top edge of the zipper will 'dangle' off the upper edge of the front piece. You'll want to cut off the excess AFTER you figure out how much (approximately 1/2", perhaps more) of the zipper material gets buried inside the final seam. Fold over the dangling end of the zipper, be sure that you can make it as flat as possible - and you may wish to baste it down. Then cut the excess.
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